CA-MDF-Modoc Lightning Complex

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#21

"August 18, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Fire behavior was moderated for most of the day due to smoky conditions and more stability over the fire. Fire crews were able to hold the fire line on the western side of Highway 139. There was a spot fire over the Pit River in the southern portion of the fire. The fire became active in that area, causing firefighters to pull back. Conditions will be reassessed this evening. Dozer lines were constructed and improved on the northeastern portion of the fire along Highway 299.

Tonight crews will prioritize structure defense and assessment around the fire and secure dozer lines. Expected low humidity recovery will allow strategic firing operations throughout the night.

The Fire Weather Watch for tomorrow has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity.

Several mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for the following areas:

West side of Highway 139 from Ambrose to Canby north of 299, including County Roads 214 and 215.

Road closures include County Road 84, west of Highway 299, County Road 85, and east of the fire’s edge, and the north side of Highway 299 between County Roads 84 and 85.

County Road 84 from Bushy Ranch to Canby and County Road 85. "

The Modis Satellite Mapping shows many hot areas outside the current map on the website. I would expect acreage to increase on the next update(s).

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#22

Stone fire AM Update, Aug. 19, 2018 The fire remained active overnight due to dry conditions and low humidity recovery. An Infrared flight was flown over the fire early this morning. The fire has increased to 16,746 acres and is still being reported as 0% contained. There are 570 resources assigned. Fire crews worked throughout the night on structure defense, completing dozer lines west of Highway 299 and south of County Road 84. The fire continues to hold south of the 35 junction. Strategic firing operations and dozer lines were completed along the frontage road west of 139.

Today will be a critical day on the fire line, as crews will be dealing with weather changes this afternoon. The inversion layer is expected to lift earlier today and that, along with strong gusty winds and hot temperatures, will lead to increased fire activity. Continued priorities will be structure defense and reinforcement of contingency lines. Crews will scout areas for containment on the north side of the fire.

There is a Red Flag Warning in effect through this evening for strong gusty winds and low humidity. Increased cumulus or smoke plumes may be seen over the fire this afternoon due to unstable conditions over the fire. Cumulus collapse can cause erratic winds, challenging firefighters and rapidly increasing fire activity.

Several mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for the following areas:

West side of Highway 139 from Ambrose to Canby north of 299, including County Roads 214 and 215.
County Road 84, west of Highway 299, County Road 85, and east of the fire’s edge, and the north side of Highway 299 between County Roads 84 and 85.

Road closures: County Road 84 from Bushy Ranch to Canby and County Road 85.

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#23

Any update

#24

Look at CA-MDF-Stone ???. I think this is the only one still active from the Modoc Lightning post.

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